I love the Temptations!! Their music is so enthusiastic ! I was a teenager in the 70's and they were popular back in those days ! Thank you for sharing.😊 You guys are Awesome!!
Great reaction. I toured with the Temptations in 1990. Just a fantastic experience. The guys were great, especially Melvin Franklin. You just dont hear music like this anymore.
Temp's & Tops during the 60's Temptationss and 4 Tops. Up on the roof or Under the Board Walk. This was a little later in the group's career. Thanks for dusting it off for me!
Love the Temptations music. This is part of the Motown era & they had a lot of hits in the 60's - 80's such as "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", "Treat Her Like A Lady", "I Can't Get Next To You", "I Wish It Would Rain" etc. They were known for their harmonies, choreography & dress style.
One of the best bands of this era of Motown. Such smooth, silky voices that harmonize perfectly. The instrumental is absolutely groovy. This a huge radio hit here. Loving the Motown reactions guys.😊
Have you guys seen the movie about the Temptations ? this is a must see movie, this came out about 2018. this is where you had 2 groups of Temptations singing group !
Thanks, Brits! This is an amazing composition and performance.. I appreciate your reaction... (p.s. the video is from "Soul Train" show back in the 70's.. so cool!)
Hello Brit Pops 1@2, I'm so glad you enjoyed listening to the Temptations. You are so right, they do have an extensive discography, but since you're eager to explore more "MoTown" music I would like to suggest another group to give a listen, if interested. "Cameo - Word Up - TOTP - 1986" (by the channel: TopOfThe PopsFan) --Cameo is an American funk band that formed in 1974. Cameo was initially a 14-member band known as the "New York City Players" but was later changed to "Cameo". This band really hit the height of their fame in the 80's. Their style of music covered several genres of music including funk, soul, R&B, and even funk-rock. This song I suggested "Word Up" is a funk and R&B song originally recorded in 1986. It was released as the first single from their thirteenth album, called "Word Up" same as the song. This song was the band's first Top 40 hit, peaking at number #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending three weeks at number #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. So... Fellas' get your dancing shoes👞 on and be prepared to boogie down🕺🕺✨
U guys are funny - moving to a song u haven't heard yet. lol Your guessing of the tune is way off - LOL. THIS SONG IS THE COOLEST HIP-EST OF THE TEMPTATIONS WORK. AND THERE WERE MANY GREAT SONGS.
My favorite band of all time, the Temptations with the winning lineup: Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Dennis Edwards. Dennis, knew how to bring out the powerful voice and the amazing songs that this band released in the spirit of the late 60's and early 70's which I think are amazing, The 70's was the biggest success of soul, funk and disco music. Such songs are no longer written and certainly not performed by singers with unique voices and with amazing music played by real musicians whose sound was fully transmitted to those who listened to them. Full bass, full treble and half a mid that gave the sound of the legendary Motown. I always listen to songs from that time and in this style because there you can hear songs and not like today, shouting. And by the way, Masterpiece is the name of the album of this successful group and also one of the songs on this album with the amazing songs: plastic man, ma, Psychedelic Shack, law of the land.
Oh man, does this bring back memories. I always loved listening to them. Motown had so many amazing hits. I miss those days. That bass line is actually a bit more complex than it sounds to me just because of the rests counts between notes. Fantastic choice guys. Nostalgia at its best. Good point about about the Jackson Five. I always envied their moves and hair styles too. I think I still kept my bellbottom pants. I just can't fit in them anymore. Thanks for another fantastic reaction guys.- Hawk
Excuse me, m'lud, could one possibly pick your lordship's superior brain about something? If so, could m'lud access the wonderful world of emails and send a tally-ho to tundiel at yahoo dot com? Many thanks, your lordship * curtsies * * this message will self destruct in 24 hours * * whistles innocently *
Hey,guys! You should react to the Bee Gees(your countrymen).They have a very long song list.Sir Barry Gibb is the only one left.Robin,Maurice and little brother Andy are no longer with us,sadly😢
You might also appreciate Isaac Hayes cover of "Walk On By" - yes, the Dionne Warwick song with a very different vibe. It's on an album called "Hot Buttered Soul".
I think the audience were a bit confused. Some seemed to be playing musical statues (but not following the rules), some appeared to be doing the conga, but individually as opposed to in a line, there was what appeared to be a prototype of early line dancing, and the rest were doing the dad dance. Impressive, is all I can say! That was an awesome blast from the past ❤ (I was in the pit, emerged for a couple of days, then fell back in. But no longer! I have planned a surprise for my boys, and it will cheer up my entire household, so I'm a happy mama once again. ☺️☺️☺️)
Fact. Eddie just got booted from the band. Kenny Edwards the new lead was shown this song to sing. He said I will never sing that song. He did OFC. His dad died on the third of September.
What I find to be sad is that here is this justifiably famous, Grammy award winning song and the contemporary black musical scene doesn't know anything about it or the whole culture that spawned music like this. I see reactions done by guys who only know about Rap and are astounded that their predecessors made songs like this. It's almost like black voices have forgotten how to sing. Hopefully the reaction scene and the way that the internet has erased time will initiate a renaissance in music that can begin to unite all the fractured strands of styles that have come to be. Next up, George Clinton and Bootsie Collins with some Funkadelic! Lets see what the Rappers make of that!
Still one of the best intros of all time.
The video is of when they were performing on the popular music show from back then called 'Soul Train"
Typical of their classic sound. Wonderful, easy listening music and great vocals.
I love the Temptations!! Their music is so enthusiastic ! I was a teenager in the 70's and they were popular back in those days !
Thank you for sharing.😊 You guys are Awesome!!
Love this song.. and your reactions
Great reaction. I toured with the Temptations in 1990. Just a fantastic experience. The guys were great, especially Melvin Franklin. You just dont hear music like this anymore.
Temp's & Tops during the 60's Temptationss and 4 Tops. Up on the roof or Under the Board Walk. This was a little later in the group's career. Thanks for dusting it off for me!
I can’t believe BP 1 has not heard this!!!🤯 🫨This is an ultra big one 😅 and has been sampled many times.
Groovy reaction guys! Love the Temptations!
Love the Temptations music. This is part of the Motown era & they had a lot of hits in the 60's - 80's such as "My Girl", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)", "Treat Her Like A Lady", "I Can't Get Next To You", "I Wish It Would Rain" etc. They were known for their harmonies, choreography & dress style.
MASTERPIECE!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥
Temptations Forever.
Music during this time frame was beyond good ! It rocked
One of the best bands of this era of Motown.
Such smooth, silky voices that harmonize perfectly.
The instrumental is absolutely groovy.
This a huge radio hit here.
Loving the Motown reactions guys.😊
I love the temptations and the four tops... Fantastic music, groove and soul...
Have you guys seen the movie about the Temptations ? this is a must see movie, this came out about 2018. this is where you had 2 groups of Temptations singing group !
Thanks, Brits! This is an amazing composition and performance.. I appreciate your reaction... (p.s. the video is from "Soul Train" show back in the 70's.. so cool!)
Hello Brit Pops 1@2, I'm so glad you enjoyed listening to the Temptations. You are so right, they do have an extensive discography, but since you're eager to explore more "MoTown" music I would like to suggest another group to give a listen, if interested. "Cameo - Word Up - TOTP - 1986" (by the channel: TopOfThe PopsFan) --Cameo is an American funk band that formed in 1974. Cameo was initially a 14-member band known as the "New York City Players" but was later changed to "Cameo". This band really hit the height of their fame in the 80's. Their style of music covered several genres of music including funk, soul, R&B, and even funk-rock. This song I suggested "Word Up" is a funk and R&B song originally recorded in 1986. It was released as the first single from their thirteenth album, called "Word Up" same as the song. This song was the band's first Top 40 hit, peaking at number #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending three weeks at number #1 on the Billboard R&B charts. So... Fellas' get your dancing shoes👞 on and be prepared to boogie down🕺🕺✨
U guys are funny - moving to a song u haven't heard yet. lol Your guessing of the tune is way off - LOL. THIS SONG IS THE COOLEST HIP-EST OF THE TEMPTATIONS WORK. AND THERE WERE MANY GREAT SONGS.
My favorite band of all time, the Temptations with the winning lineup: Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Eddie Kendricks, Paul Williams, and Dennis Edwards.
Dennis, knew how to bring out the powerful voice and the amazing songs that this band released in the spirit of the late 60's and early 70's which I think are amazing, The 70's was the biggest success of soul, funk and disco music.
Such songs are no longer written and certainly not performed by singers with unique voices and with amazing music played by real musicians whose sound was fully transmitted to those who listened to them. Full bass, full treble and half a mid that gave the sound of the legendary Motown.
I always listen to songs from that time and in this style because there you can hear songs and not like today, shouting.
And by the way, Masterpiece is the name of the album of this successful group and also one of the songs on this album with the amazing songs: plastic man, ma, Psychedelic Shack, law of the land.
Love your reactions! They make me smile!😀
Soul Train was fantastic! The intro does remind me of Shaft.
Oh man, does this bring back memories. I always loved listening to them. Motown had so many amazing hits. I miss those days. That bass line is actually a bit more complex than it sounds to me just because of the rests counts between notes. Fantastic choice guys. Nostalgia at its best. Good point about about the Jackson Five. I always envied their moves and hair styles too. I think I still kept my bellbottom pants. I just can't fit in them anymore. Thanks for another fantastic reaction guys.- Hawk
Once the Temps music became socially conscious they created a new genre' of music. Their album " Masterpiece " was just that.
Huh I’ve heard so many covers of this song it never occurred to me I’ve never heard the original!
I like it a lot ❤
The intro could have been a hit by itself.
Nice -
Earth Wind & Fire
Very smooth, I like it!
Excuse me, m'lud, could one possibly pick your lordship's superior brain about something? If so, could m'lud access the wonderful world of emails and send a tally-ho to tundiel at yahoo dot com? Many thanks, your lordship * curtsies *
* this message will self destruct in 24 hours *
* whistles innocently *
The like button is woefully inadequate 😊
You guys need to listen to the album version of 'Papa' to get the full effect.
This might actually be the album version with them lip-syncing - there’s obviously not a full orchestra anywhere in the room 🤷🏻♀️
This song always makes me think of Shaft 😅
Hey,guys! You should react to the Bee Gees(your countrymen).They have a very long song list.Sir Barry Gibb is the only one left.Robin,Maurice and little brother Andy are no longer with us,sadly😢
You might also appreciate Isaac Hayes cover of "Walk On By" - yes, the Dionne Warwick song with a very different vibe. It's on an album called "Hot Buttered Soul".
I think the audience were a bit confused. Some seemed to be playing musical statues (but not following the rules), some appeared to be doing the conga, but individually as opposed to in a line, there was what appeared to be a prototype of early line dancing, and the rest were doing the dad dance.
Impressive, is all I can say!
That was an awesome blast from the past ❤
(I was in the pit, emerged for a couple of days, then fell back in. But no longer! I have planned a surprise for my boys, and it will cheer up my entire household, so I'm a happy mama once again. ☺️☺️☺️)
So happy for you guys!!!
The boys will be thrilled!!
❤
The audience was split between movers and shakers and those who can not dance. 😂😅
Fact. Eddie just got booted from the band. Kenny Edwards the new lead was shown this song to sing. He said I will never sing that song. He did OFC. His dad died on the third of September.
What I find to be sad is that here is this justifiably famous, Grammy award winning song and the contemporary black musical scene doesn't know anything about it or the whole culture that spawned music like this. I see reactions done by guys who only know about Rap and are astounded that their predecessors made songs like this. It's almost like black voices have forgotten how to sing. Hopefully the reaction scene and the way that the internet has erased time will initiate a renaissance in music that can begin to unite all the fractured strands of styles that have come to be. Next up, George Clinton and Bootsie Collins with some Funkadelic! Lets see what the Rappers make of that!
George Clinton, We Got the Funk - th-cam.com/users/shorts3_x7V_9-9eM
Like “how the movement has erased time“ speaking of the reaction community. Eloquently stated. 🙏
However, the British Invasion killed R&B music as the leading rock music in America.
This song IS "one of their ultra big ones!" Maybe not in the UK, I wouldn't know, but in the US it was HUGE.